Is the pattern and color appropriate in a conservative business environment?

Additional Note: One profile picture has my arms back slightly, and you can see all the sleeve wrinkles (they may need rotating?). The other picture profile picture I hold my arms more forward and there are no wrinkles. The latter is a more natural position, but it didn't take much to create all the wrinkles in the former.

It was a gift to me. I haven't taken it for alterations, so the waist hasn't been taken in at all. On the photo of my back, the left shoulder has this big vertical wrinkle. I'm hoping it goes away once the waist is taken in. I can't tell if it's the shoulders or waist which are contributing to that problem.

It was a gift to me. I haven't taken it for alterations, so the waist hasn't been taken in at all. On the photo of my back, the left shoulder has this big vertical wrinkle. I'm hoping it goes away once the waist is taken in. I can't tell if it's the shoulders or waist which are contributing to that problem.

So this is a new suit that someone gave you free? It looks OK and I'd wear it for awhile to see how it really fits. Since you got it free then you may want to make some minor alterations. I don't recommend major alterations on anything. There are so many sizes and cuts today that you can find a suit that fits right off the rack unless you have a really freaky body (then you'll need alterations)
You may want to just leave this suit "as is" because you're skinny and if you gain 10lbs it fit well.

It looks too big for you. You need a 36 and not a 38. At least in that brand. A good tailor could make this look OK, but it's going to cost you a pretty penny. Better to return or exchange it for a smaller size. Or sell it on ebay or B&S. I wouldn't bother altering this suit if it was mine.

It looks too big for you. You need a 36 and not a 38. At least in that brand. A good tailor could make this look OK, but it's going to cost you a pretty penny. Better to return or exchange it for a smaller size. Or sell it on ebay or B&S. I wouldn't bother altering this suit if it was mine.

I'm with acecow. Guess if you have a good tailor and want to spend the money because you love the suit, you could try to have it altered. I emphasize good tailor though, as you'll need one to do the major changes it will take to make the suit fit well. EZ

I'm with acecow. Guess if you have a good tailor and want to spend the money because you love the suit, you could try to have it altered. I emphasize good tailor though, as you'll need one to do the major changes it will take to make the suit fit well. EZ

Actually, EZ, check out the back photo and the pulling across the back. It might be that his shoulders are actually the right size. What do you think? In that case it's a simpler job, although a good tailor is still a must. I'd be looking at about $200 worth of alterations if I took it to my tailor.

Actually, EZ, check out the back photo and the pulling across the back. It might be that his shoulders are actually the right size. What do you think? In that case it's a simpler job, although a good tailor is still a must. I'd be looking at about $200 worth of alterations if I took it to my tailor.

I see that now, acecow - good point. Yes, it might be okay in the shoulders... My tailor would probably charge about the same to do the alterations needed, give or take a bit.

The suit was a gift, so if the OP really likes it, it's likely worth the money to have it altered, providing a good tailor does the job. Cheaper than a new suit...

Also, to the OP - it looks okay for conservative business dress - an alternative to the charcoal and navy suits which you should either have or else acquire as soon as possible, assuming you are going to continue a career where this type of dress is required.

Sleeves do not look too short, no. You should have about half an inch of shirt cuff showing beyond the end of the suit jacket.